Common Side Effects:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position; headache; nausea; restlessness, nervousness, or unusual excitement
Less Common Side Effects:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Blurred vision; clamminess or sweating; decreased concentration; diarrhea; drowsiness (more common with doses of more than 20 mg per day); dryness of mouth; muscle pain, spasms, cramps, or stiffness; ringing in the ears; trouble in sleeping, nightmares, or vivid dreams; unusual tiredness or weakness
Always Notify Doctor:
Rare: Chest pain; confusion; fast or pounding heartbeat; fever; incoordination; mental depression; muscle weakness; numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet; skin rash or hives; stiffness of arms or legs; sore throat; uncontrolled movements of the body
Overdose Effects - Notify Doctor:
May be more severe than side effects occurring at regular doses, or several may occur together:
Dizziness or lightheadedness; drowsiness (severe) or loss of consciousness; stomach upset, including nausea or vomiting; very small pupils of the eyes
Other BuSpar side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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